LAB 5



Tutorial 5: Human Scale Ergonomics and Frank Gilbreth's 'Therbligs'

View Human Scale Ergonomics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_F-yaQ4Xqc&feature=PlayList&p=6AD028A6EA9C3474&playnext=1&index=12

Write three paragraphs to define the term 'ergonomics'. (3 paragraphs)

View Frank Gilbreth Bricklaying Ergonomics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVKTX_Sbwzw

What is the 'Gilbreth system of motion analysis' (1 paragraph)

Who was Frank Therblig, and how did he utilize 'motion study'? (2 paragraphs)

Download the Therblig Analysis Checklist from http://www2.ie.psu.edu/Freivalds/courses/ie327classic/Therblig.pdf and read it over.

Describe three categories Frank Gerblith used in the Therblig Analysis Checklist.
(3 paragraphs)